I think for Rebecca it's almost impossible to wonder 'what if', especially when you see someone you used to be involved with, with someone else, and they are just so freakin happy. Also, she knows that she has no one to blame but herself. There's no guarantee that Bec and Seely would have worked out and would still be together, but she never even gave it a try. Maybe she regrets that decision.

"We really are a family, Booth," Brennan says, just above a whisper when he looks into her eyes, his hand still stroking the baby's skin.

"Of course, we are," he replies. "Just like I always knew we would be."

Ok, that just warms my heart. I wish the show had more moments like that. I did love the 'The Prisoner in the Pipe', but felt that it was lacking in affection. They never once kissed after the baby was born, which I think is something that a couple in love would naturally do after an experience like that.

You really covered a gambit of emotions in this chapter. Starting with Brennan remembering her mother and her frustration at how little she new of her history. And then B&B discussing what Booth blurts out during sex, which was hilarious and adorable by the way. Finally, Booth's struggle with his fear of turning into his father, loving his father, and sharing his tender memories. Just wonderful.

"...Hello breasts, I'll be your host for the evening" and "Hey people, I'm having sex with Bones!' Followed by the fake sound of a crowd roaring."

One day I'll be sitting at my desk working and out of the blue, I remember these lines from your story and just crack up!